English

Noun

backquote ‎(plural backquotes)

1. (computing) The symbol `.
   • 1988, Wendy L Milner, Common Lisp: A Tutorial

     The form that follows the backquote is not evaluated, except for certain items.

Synonyms

• backtick

Verb

backquote ‎(third-person singular simple present backquotes, present participle backquoting, simple past and past participle backquoted)

1. (computing, transitive) To enclose (text) in backquotes.